Middlesex in numbers

Middlesex is a thriving global university with an ambitious vision for the future. We teach 40,000 students on career-focused courses at our campuses in London, Dubai, Mauritius and Malta with prestigious academic partners and 2,000 staff across the world.

Our outstanding teaching, research and knowledge transfer make a real difference to people's lives worldwide, while our foresighted approach to industry collaboration provides key advantages to our students, staff and business partners alike.

Middlesex University in numbers (2014/15)

Income ‐ Where the University's money comes from

The University receives income from a variety of different sources, such as the Government (HEFCE/NHS), tuition fees and third parties to help pay for the different types of activity it is involved in.

The main sources of these funds are shown below with a brief explanation.

Sources of Income

Explanation

Income Received (in thousands)

Tuition Fees & EducationContracts

Tuition fees are received either directly from students or via student loans. Education contracts relate to specialist courses (e.g. nursing, paid by the NHS).

£132,723

Funding Body Grants

Money from the government (via HEFCE) for teaching, research and student support

£16,681

Validation Fees

Fees paid by partners for the right to use Middlesex courses and name

£6,296

Rent, Residences and Catering

Hall rent and catering outlets

£6,710

Subsidiary Companies

Income from companies owned by the University

£5,566

Research Grants & Contracts

Money from Research Councils to support research in particular areas. Also, contract research, for example when a company pays the University for a specific piece of research

£4,934

Sports & Childcare

Sports membership, activities and nursery

£770

Other Income

Other activities of the University not included above.

£2,734

£176,414

Expenditure ‐ What the University spends its money on

The University spends the money it receives on a wide range of activities; from paying its staff, to providing the equipment and environment for its students and staff to achieve their academic and professional goals.

This section provides a breakdown of the key areas where the University spends the money it receives.